Genomics and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by Norah Johnson, Ph.D., RN, CPNP, et al., examines ASD identification and diagnosis and its implications for the family. The authors review the genomic contributions to the risk for ASD and highlight how current research on ASD underscores the complexity of genetic processes involved.

Current and Emerging Approaches in Genomics by Yvette Conley, Ph.D., et al., focuses on technologies for collecting, analyzing and interpreting genomic information. The authors summarize information about four approaches used in genomic research with implications for clinical application, including genome sequencing, genome-wide association studies epigenomics and gene expression.

An Overview of the Genomics of Metabolic Syndrome by Jacquelyn Taylor, PhD, PNP-BC, et al., analyzes diagnostic criteria for the components of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The contributions of cardiovascular, obesity, and diabetes genomic risk factors for MetS and the number of overlapping genes and polymorphisms associated with MetS are described with guidance for nurses of what this information means in practice.

An Update of Childhood Genetic Disorders by Cynthia Prows, MSN, CNS, FAAN, et al., spotlights nurses' important role in identifying children with genetic disorders and facilitating their access to services and resources. This article illustrates genomic concepts of relevance to nurses who care for infants, children and adolescents and lists resources.

A Blueprint for Genomic Nursing Science by Dr. Calzone, et al., summarizes recommendations of a 2012 Genomic Nursing State of Science Advisory Panel for furthering genomic nursing science to improve health outcomes. They offer targeted research topics for consideration to build the evidence of the value of genomic information.